Example sentences containing 'half a dozen'

Half a mile later, they reached what appeared to be a derelictcomplex consisting of half a dozen buildings.MacNeill, Alastair CODE BREAKERShe had more grey matter than half a dozen Chief Constables.Forbes, Bryan A SONG AT TWILIGHTHe had these walkingsticks with him, half a dozen of them, the wood all beautifullycarved.Innes, Hammond HIGH STAND